Byzantine Empire 20 Nummi - Anastasius I Dicorus, 498 – 518

Nicomedia; Type ✶, Small Module

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire
Currency First Solidus Nomisma (498 – 720)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Follis = 20 Nummi
Year 498 – 518
Ruler Anastasius I Dicorus (491–518)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 6.5
Diameter (mm) 21
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Follis = 20 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 498 to 518. Struck in Copper. Measures 21 mm and weighs 6.5 g.

Obverse
Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) ANASTASIVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-vstvs)
"Our Lord Anastasius, Perpetual Emperor")
Reverse
Large K, cross to left between N and I, star to right. (NI : "Nicomedia".
K : "20" nummi (= ½ follis).)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (498-518) NI —

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